Frequent Questions

What is high-level radioactive waste?

High-level radioactive waste is the waste that comes from producing nuclear materials for defense purposes. Ultimately, this waste is stored as sludge, liquid, or pellets, and must be solidified before manufacturers or labs can dispose of it. Currently, the United States does not reprocess spent nuclear fuel, nor does it have a disposal facility for high-level radioactive waste; most high-level radioactive waste is stored at the facility in which it was produced.